Decree № 219.

Introduction. This article discusses one of the priorities of the economic policy of the Russian Federation, namely promoting innovation activity of companies founded on the basis of cost of scientific and educational institutions of higher education. The ability to build such companies has been allowed by the Federal Law of August 15, 2009 № 217 and Decree of the Russian Federation № 219 of April 9, 2010 (hereinafter, the Program 219). The classification of these companies and the analysis of their activity are considered in the paper. The purpose of this article is to study the major indicators of economic activity of the companies. The main task of research is analysis of the companies following Government Decree № 219. Methodology of the study. The data presented in the article have been obtained via analysis of reports of higher education institutions presented to the Scientific Research Institute – Federal Research Centre for Projects Evaluation and Consulting Services (SRI FRCEC) or the Institute, which serves as the specialized organization of the Programme 219. Results. The main result of the paper is the analysis of current state of the companies and key indicators of their activity. The article gives an analysis of features in development of small innovative companies-participants of the Program 219, the appeared disadvantages and advantages are identified.